John Prescott (Lab, Ret 2010)

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Former member for Kingston upon Hull East. Retired from parliament in 2010.

Articles written by John Prescott (Lab, Ret 2010)

The M4 Bus Lane was a success

The M4 Bus Lane was a success

By • on October 1, 2010

Just written the folliowing response to Transport Secretary Philip Hammond’s decision to scrap the M4 Bus Lane. You can read the original...

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Thank you David Miliband

Thank you David Miliband

By • on September 29, 2010

I'm sure that all party members will agree with me that David has given great service not only to Labour but also to his country. We all...

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My response to Andy Hayman

My response to Andy Hayman

By • on September 17, 2010

In response to quotes from Andy Hayman, former Assistant Commissioner of the Met Police and original investigating officer into the News of the...

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I’ve launched a claim for judicial review of the Met Police

I’ve launched a claim for judicial review of the Met Police

By • on September 17, 2010

The following is my statement concerning the Metropolitan Police's handling of the investigation of News of the World reporter Clive Goodman...

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Candidates MUST defend our record not trash it

Candidates MUST defend our record not trash it

By • on September 13, 2010

I had a few calls yesterday asking me about a piece by Anne McElvoy in the Sunday Times which claimed that along with Neil Kinnock I was supporting...

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Statement on launch of phone tapping inquiry

Statement on launch of phone tapping inquiry

By • on September 7, 2010

I'm pleased to hear that following John Yates evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee, it felt the need to open an inquiry into phone...

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The Home Secretary must act

The Home Secretary must act

By • on September 6, 2010

I've heard the statement and debate in the Commons on phone tapping. The Government is ducking many legitimate questions as if it has no...

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The real hustings’ winner is…Labour’s record

I felt all the candidates did well in today’s Labour leadership hustings on Sky News. But the real winner, according to audience applause, was the reference...

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My statement on phone hacking

I’ve just provided the following statement on the new allegations made by the New York Times in their investigation into the Metropolitan Police’s inquiry...

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We need a powerhouse for change – my Guardian piece

Below is my Comment is Free piece for the Guardian on why I’m running for the Treasurer You can also read Michael White’s account of my campaign here. The...

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Let’s play the long game

I've just blogged for the first time about the forthcoming Labour leadership election at Labourhome. Thought you might like to see it. It's hard to imagine that......

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Play the long game

I've just blogged for the first time about the forthcoming Labour leadership election at Labourhome. Thought you might like to see it. It's hard to imagine that...

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Good luck everyone

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Misson accomplished!

Well we finally completed our Unite4Labour Prescott Express tour of key seats across the country. We covered 71 seats and travelled 5,000 miles in the back of...

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Mission accomplished!

Well we finally completed our Unite4Labour Prescott Express tour of key seats across the country. We covered 71 seats and travelled 5,000 miles in the back of...

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